Together We Can.
Mission
FNM365® is a Year-Round Community Development Program, dedicated to bringing the community together, not only for New Year’s Eve but all 365 days of the year. FNM365® in conjunction with First Night Morris County Partners, Supporters, Volunteers, Patrons, and Community Members will provide the following programs throughout the coming year.
FNM365 Programs
Advisory Board
The Advisory Board is an essential part of First Night Morris County. Advisory Board Members are Community and Business Leaders, former Board Members and/or Board Chairs, Current Board Members, Volunteers, Supporters, Vendors, Venues, Partners and Key Committee Members. The Advisory Board Meets 2 times a year, oversees the FNM365 Initiative and the development of new programs or initiatives.
Artist Entrepreneurship
Artists are Entrepreneurs. To be a Successful Artist and Entrepreneur, Artists need (at the very least) basic business skills and a willingness to approach selling art as any Entrepreneur would. For Artists who are serious about building a sustainable career, we have partnered with the New Jersey Small Business Development Center of Northwest Jersey (NW-NJSBDC) to provide the “Artist Entrepreneurship Program.” Thanks to the NW-NJSBDC, Program Participants we refer have access to online assessments, webinars, seminars, and one-on-one counseling.
Arts, History, and Innovation Initiative
The Arts, History, and Innovation Initiative, a cornerstone of First Night Morris County’s FNM365®, is a year-round program enriching the community beyond New Year’s Eve. It focuses on three key areas: History, actively cross-promoting local historical events and forging new partnerships to deepen our understanding of heritage, with an aim to integrate historical elements into the annual First Night event. Innovation drives workforce development through experiential learning for students and professionals in the arts sector. Finally, Arts fosters open discussion, creativity, and collaboration, recognizing the intrinsic value of artistic engagement across all initiative endeavors. This multi-faceted approach ensures year-round community enrichment and builds upon the spirit of First Night.
Reading To A Better Future
The Literacy Initiative is the evolution of our highly successful Bookmark Program. In the past two years over 30,000 Bookmarks will be distributed throughout the Morris County Library System. A love of reading from an early age is essential to success in the classroom and life. This year we are expanding our program. Stay tuned for details.
STEM Leadership Internship
To develop the next generation of Volunteer, Community, and Business Leaders, First Night Morris County has expanded our Volunteer Internship Program to the STEM Leadership Program. Students from Middle School to Graduate School receive Mentorship, Training, and Hands-On Opportunities to Prepare them for the Future. Our program focuses on STEM-Based opportunities, emphasizing Green Technologies, Data Science, Analysis, Application Development, and Architecture with separate training modules on workplace soft skills and leadership.